What kind of academic, personal, financial and career counseling is available to students? Are these services also offered to their spouses and dependents/children?
Academic help is readily available by fourth year student tutors, assigned through the Office for Student Affairs, directed by Dr. Richard Pearson. Students with persistent academic difficulties may be referred to the Learning Needs and Evaluation Center for diagnostic evaluation. Career counseling is available through the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Chairs, or their representatives, from the clinical departments. Financial counseling is provided by the Financial Aid Office under the direction of Ms. Nancy Zimmer. Personal counseling is available through Dr. Pearson and Dr. Norman Oliver, Associate Dean for Diversity. Students can obtain professional care through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in the Department of Student Health or through private sources.
• Office of Medical Education • Faculty Advisor Program • Academic – Office of Student of Services • Personal – Office of Student Services None of the above services are offered to spouses or dependents/children. • Financial – Director of Financial Aid, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Individual financial counseling is available to students and applicants. Office hours are from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Students also receive counseling in debt management, budgeting and planning. Federally required entrance and exit interviews are conducted at the beginning and end of enrollment. Spouses, parents and other family members often participate in these sessions.
